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1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1998-2000 -> Precautions -> A/C Refrigerant Oil -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
A/C Refrigerant Oil
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data" for specifications.
Engine Coolant
Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup & Van -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 -> 1997 Dakota w/4 WABS -> 1997 Full Size Pickup & Van w/4 WABS -> 1997 RWAL -> 1998 -> 1998-99 -> 1999 Dakota, Durango & Full Size Van -> 1999 Full Size Pickup -> 2000 Dakota, Durango & Full Size Van -> 2000 Full Size Pickup -> 2001 -> 4 WABS System -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> RWAL System -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
RWAL System
The RWAL diagnostic functions have been integrated into the OBD II diagnostic connector, Fig. , located below the lefthand side of the instrument panel. If a diagnostic trouble code has been stored, both the brake and ABS warning lamps will be illuminated. To access diagnostic trouble codes, proceed as follows:
- Place ignition switch in Run position, then momentarily connect diagnostic connector terminal 13, Fig. , to ground.
- When ground is disconnected from terminal, ABS and brake warning lamps will begin to flash out any diagnostic...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive st...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Pull back protective rubber boot from solenoid battery terminal far enough to access and remove nut from positive cable harness connector eyelet.
- Remove nut that secures positive cable to solenoid terminal, then remove positive cable.
- Remove solenoid wire connecting ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> EGR System Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> 1993-94 w/California Emissions & 1995-2001
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) performs an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) inspection of the EGR system on all California Vehicles. The diagnostic system uses the electronic EGR Transducer (EET) for the system tests.
The OBD inspection activates only during selected engine/driving conditions. When the conditions are met, the PCM energizes the EET solenoid to disable the EGR. The PCM inspects for a change in the oxygen sensor signal. If the air/fuel mixture goes lean, the PCM will attempt t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Remove positive cable retaining nuts from radiator top and position cable to rear.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container, then disconnect throttle cable.
- Remove hose clamps and hoses, then the overflow tank hose from filler neck nipple and tank from fan shroud T-slots.
- ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Attach a 3/8 inch long-handle ratchet to square hole in automatic belt tensioner, then rotate tensioner assembly counterclockwise (as viewed from front) un...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Connector & Ground Locations Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Steering Column Connectors Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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